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Jan 6

US Capitol Riot Response Statement

Today our staff paused our work to gather on video. We expressed and prayed together as we are deeply sad and disturbed at the events unf...

Aug 31, 2020

Statement on Gov. Prizker's 8 Principles for a Clean Energy Economy

Learn how we respond to Governor Pritzker's recent principles for a clean energy economy.

Jun 30, 2020

Imagining A World Beyond Policing

In order to achieve environmental justice, we must also address issues of racial justice.

Jun 4, 2020

The Faith Community Cannot Be Silent: Statement on Police Brutality, Systemic Racism, and Injustice

Faith in Place Action Fund's statement on police brutality amidst the recent nationwide protests.

Apr 21, 2020

LVEJO Fights to Protect Community After Demolition During COVID-19

LVEJO demands Hilco and the City of Chicago are held accountable after a reckless decision to demolish an old coal plant during COVID-19, pu

Apr 21, 2020

Decarceration Prayer Vigil and Press Conference

Faith in Place Action Fund staff joined a press conference and prayer vigil hosted by The People’s Lobby, Reclaim Chicago, and Chicago Commu

Apr 9, 2020

Op Ed: I Am Not Surprised by Death Disparity in African American Community Due to COVID-19

Rev. Scott Onqué reflects on how social disparities make the black community more susceptible to the harsh effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 8, 2020

EPA Regulation Halts and Clean Car Standards Rollbacks

Amid COVID19, the Trump Administration has been churning out environmental regulation halts and rollbacks. Learn more and take action.

Mar 20, 2020

COVID-19: A Just Response

The pandemic is an environmental justice issue. Learn how we are supporting justice-focused solutions.

Jan 9, 2020

Waukegan Passes Resolution in Support of CEJA!

Earlier this week, the Waukegan City Council passed a resolution calling on the Illinois General Assembly and Governor Pritzker to pass the

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Faith in Place Action Fund Endorses Rep. Chris Welch for IL House Speaker

Jan 12

US Capitol Riot Response Statement

Jan 6

Faith in Place Action Fund Endorses IL Black Caucus 2021 Agenda

Dec 18, 2020

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